Hurricane tips for Veterans, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Borne The Battle 153, and other top VA Stories - July 12, 2019

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. TOP PHOTO: U.S. Army Veteran Chris Hull (left) makes a play to steal the ball from U.S. Army Veteran Mason Symons during a National Veterans Wheelchair Games rugby match, July 11 in Louisville, Kentucky. The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is co-presented annually by VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America. The games serve Veterans with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, amputations and other central neurological impairments with the goal to increase their independence, healthy activity and quality of life through wheelchair sports and recreation. Photo by Erika Ruthman Get National Veterans Wheelchair Game news and updates here TOP STORIES                                              Hurricane tips for Veterans and their families Hurricane Season is June 1 – Nov. 30. Never underestimate the value of being prepared! Learn more about hurricanes, hazards associated with hurricanes and what you can do to prepare. READ MORE Suicide prevented. Army Veteran thanks Dublin VA nurses and police When a Veteran with severe PTSD knew that he needed help immediately, and thought suicide was an option, he called the Veterans Crisis Line. READ MORE Veteran: "I'm hearing better now than I have in 20 years" Jerry Smith thought he would never be able to hear again when he came home from Vietnam. That all changed thanks to a hearing aid fitted via VA audiology telehealth. READ MORE New Wheelchair Games event tests Veterans' strength and brain power The National Veterans Wheelchair Games are getting a makeover in its 39th year, with an event that will test strength, leadership, skill and brain power. READ MORE Are you a fan of podcasts? Borne the Battle is our weekly podcast where we interview Veterans and share their stories with you. Perry Fiorz was an analytical scientist for the Air Force. Now, as the CEO of his own licensing company, he's returned to his first love: music. Listen to the entire episode here. VANTAGE POINT Ross Perot: A wonderful family man, a wonderful humanitarian VA aims to expand artificial-intelligence research VA, para-mobile partners help Veterans swing for the greens Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs hosts first annual Women Veterans Benefits & Resource Fair San Diego Stand Down assists more than 800 Veterans Veterans on Wall Street meet Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia at annual event VA NEWS RELEASES VA extends Agent Orange presumption to 'Blue Water Navy' Veterans: Eligible Veterans may now be entitled to disability compensation benefits  VA's VetSuccess on Campus Program marks 10th anniversary  Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.